October 15, 2026
By Desert Review Editorial Board
This guide is based on careful consideration of the dismal state of California, highest taxes, lowest services, and business-crushing regulation. Our choices emphasize taxpayer protections, opposition to new borrowing/taxes, election integrity, and countering deceptive official ballot titles.
The guide covers the 14 statewide ballot measures on the November 3, 2026, ballot.
Prop 45 – YES
Reforms California’s environmental review law (CEQA) to reduce delays, frivolous lawsuits, and added costs that block housing projects. Presented as the first direct voter opportunity to reform CEQA at the ballot.
This is our organization’s perspective focused on fiscal restraint, election integrity, and opposing deceptive tax/bond measures. Official voter information guides, legislative analyses, and Ballotpedia-style summaries provide additional viewpoints and full legal text. Always review the official materials before voting.